FHWA Announces Proposed Rules on Asset Management

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) on State Asset Management Plans.  The NPRM, as required by the Moving Ahead for Progress Act in the 21st Century (MAP-21), is intended to provide States with data and strategies to improve or preserve the condition and performance of the National Highway System.  In addition, the NPRM defines minimum standards for States to use to develop and operate highway bridge and pavement management systems.  The comment period will be open for 60 days, with comments due by April 21, 2015.  The Asset Management NPRM can be accessed here.